alleryStart learning →An enactment may be cited by short title or by its:
ANumber and year
BName of its mover
CGazette page number
DDate of assent only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Number and year
Section 28 allows citation by title or short title, or by the number and year of the enactment.
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